Tyson Strachan scored the game-winner 11:58 into the third period for the Rivermen, who got a pair of assists from Andy Wozniewski. Strachan (1-1-2) and Jonas Junland (1-1-2) also had multiple-point performances for Peoria.

Ryan Oulahen converted on a penalty shot midway through the second period for the Griffins, giving them a 3-1 lead at the time.

ROCHESTER 3, HOUSTON 2 All the scoring came in the third period as Rochester snapped its five-game losing skid with a 3-2 victory over visiting Houston at the Blue Cross Arena.